TV-G | 1 h 21 min | Documentary | Historical

IMDB 6.8 / 10 (244 votes)

American Teacher (2011)

American Teacher | United States of America

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As the debate over the state of America's public school system rages on, one thing everyone agrees on is the need for great teachers. Yet, while research proves that teachers are the most important school factor in a child's future success, America's teachers are so woefully underpaid that almost a third must divide their time between a second job in order to make a living. Chronicling the stories of four teachers in different areas of the country, American Teacher reveals the frustrating realities of today's educators, the difficulty of attracting talented new teachers, and why so many of our best teachers feel forced to leave the profession altogether. But this wake-up call to our system's failings also looks at possibilities for reform. Can we re-value teaching in the United States and turn it into a prestigious, financially attractive and competitive profession? With almost half of American teachers leaving the field in the next five years, now is the time to find out.

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As the debate over the state of America's public school system rages on, one thing everyone agrees on is the need for great teachers. Yet, while research proves that teachers are the most important school factor in a child's future success, America's teachers are so woefully underpaid that almost a third must divide their time between a second job in order to make a living. Chronicling the stories of four teachers in different areas of the country, American Teacher reveals the frustrating realities of today's educators, the difficulty of attracting talented new teachers, and why so many of our best teachers feel forced to leave the profession altogether. But this wake-up call to our system's failings also looks at possibilities for reform. Can we re-value teaching in the United States and turn it into a prestigious, financially attractive and competitive profession? With almost half of American teachers leaving the field in the next five years, now is the time to find out.

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Director

Vanessa Roth

Stars

Erik Benner

Erik Benner
Himself

Neil Cavuto

Neil Cavuto
Himself

Johnathan Dearman

Johnathan Dearman
Himself

Jamie Fidler

Jamie Fidler
Herself

Rhena Jasey

Rhena Jasey
Herself

Zeke Vanderhoek

Zeke Vanderhoek
Himself

Matt Damon

Matt Damon
Narrator (voice)

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Keywords

woman director, biography, teacher, brooklyn, new york city, high school teacher, propaganda, interview, first grade teacher

Production

N/A

Actor

Erik Benner, Neil Cavuto, Johnathan Dearman, Jamie Fidler, Rhena Jasey, Zeke Vanderhoek, Matt Damon

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Creators

Dave Eggers (Producer), Vanessa Roth (Director), Emily Davis (Producer), Ninive Calegari (Producer), Thao Nguyen (Music)

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Release dates

03.05.2011 (US)

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